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ANTRIM ENERGY INC. INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT - THIRD QUARTER 2009
MMbbls (best estimate) and 105.5 MMbbls (high estimate) in the recently acquired Greater Fyne Area In the first nine months of 2009, average production in Argentina increased to 1,790 barrels of oil equivalent per day ("boepd") compared to 1,418 boepd in the same period of 2008. Oil and gas revenue was $9.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $9.4 million for the same period in 2008. Although revenue was essentially unchanged for the nine month period, higher gas production and gas prices were offset by lower oil prices in 2009 as compared to 2008. Antrim generated cash flow from operations of $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1.3 million for the same period in 2008. Cash flow was negatively impacted in 2009, as compared to 2008, by lower interest and other income and higher operating expenses partially offset by lower general and administration expenses. Due to increased gas volumes, current production in Argentina is approximately 2,050 boepd.
working interest assets to reduce operational risk and fund the required production infrastructure. A Field
Financial and Operating Results (unaudited)
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Financial Results ($000's except per share amounts)
Common shares Outstanding (000's)
Production
Oil, natural gas and NGL production (boe per day)
OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS
United Kingdom - Blocks 21/28a, 21/24b, 21/24c, 21/28b and 21/29c ("Greater Fyne Area")
As previously announced, Antrim has completed its internal resource estimates for these additional licences.
United Kingdom - Block 211/22a South East and Block 211/23d ("Causeway")
Further reservoir engineering work has been performed on Antrim's Causeway Field including incorporating the
results of recent geological and geophysical work using reprocessed Causeway 3D seismic data. Antrim's plan
development which will involve production from the 2006 discovery well 211/23d-17z supported by the pressure
maintenance well 211/23d-18 drilled in 2008. Facility construction commitments will not be undertaken until
liquids ("NGL") production in the third quarter of 2009 was 8.4 mmcf/d and 64 barrels per day, respectively,
The 2008 drilling program in Tierra del Fuego was successful in adding reserves, future production potential
well completion and infrastructure improvements in 2009 to increase production through its connection to the
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Forward-Looking Statements
This MD&A and any documents incorporated by reference herein contain certain forward-looking statements and
the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "targeting" and
"intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be
differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements or information. Antrim believes
looking statements and information pertaining to the following: acquisitions and development; With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A and any documents incorporated by reference herein, Antrim has made assumptions regarding, among other things: required; and information as a result of both known and unknown risks, including the risk factors in this MD&A and those set forth under "Risk Factors" in Antrim's Annual Information Form ("AIF") for the year ended December
drilling and processing problems; personnel; Kingdom, Europe and worldwide, including the recent global economic downturn; tax laws and incentive programs relating to the oil and gas industry; and to comply with current and future environmental and other laws.
Statements relating to "resources" are deemed to be forward-looking statements, as they involve the implied
charge from Antrim or electronically on the internet on Antrim's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
the qualified person that has reviewed the technical information contained in this MD&A.
under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and may not be comparable to those reported by other
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as general administrative expense.
by lower wellhead prices and increased operating costs attributed to higher personnel and land rental costs.
salaries and bonus expense combined with the reclassification of Argentina administrative costs charged from
Foreign Exchange Loss and Comprehensive (Loss) Income
remaining $8.7 million unrealized loss on translation resulted from the exchange rate for the Argentine peso
offset by lower general and administrative expenses.
September 30, 2009 and 2008, capital expenditures were $5.3 million and $85.2 million. Capital expenditures
Financial Resources and Liquidity
Antrim invests cash not required for immediate operations needs in Canadian denominated short-term bankers'
acceptances and money market instruments. Antrim has no exposure to asset backed commercial paper.
equity financing for its development projects. Antrim forecasts cash flows against a range of macroeconomic
Antrim's strong financial position which includes unrestricted cash available of $31.3 million and no debt,
provides Antrim with continued financial and operational flexibility.
Magellan, the increase in prices has renewed Antrim's commitment to the region which includes consideration
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On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted new Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants ("CICA") Handbook
intangible assets and internally developed intangible assets. Adoption of this new accounting standard had
no material effect on Antrim's consolidated financial statements.
Conversion to International Financial Reporting Standards
In February 2008, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board ("AcSB") confirmed that the mandatory changeover
from existing Canadian GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") is to take effect for
include determining appropriate changes to accounting policies and disclosures, identifying and implementing
determinable for the accounting standards differences identified.
Related Party and Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
under their supervision to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and
that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's internal control
systems provide reasonable but not absolute assurance that financial information is accurate and complete.
conditions have increased the risk and uncertainty of the availability of equity or debt financing.
Antrim Energy Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets As at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 (unaudited) 2009 2008
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Shareholders' Equity
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Net loss per common share
Antrim Energy Inc. Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Periods Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
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Comprehensive income (loss) Unrealized (loss) gain on translation of consolidated financial statements (note 10) 14,363,044 (7,012,363) 24,013,129 (14,951,246) ----------------------------------------------------
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Antrim Energy Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Periods Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
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Cash Provided by (used in)
Operating Activities
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Investing Activities
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------------------------------------------------- Antrim Energy Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the Periods Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited) 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("Canadian GAAP"). The unaudited interim financial statements were prepared using the same accounting policies and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2008. The Company changed its reporting currency from Canadian dollars (Cdn $) to United States (US $ or $) effective January 1, 2008 and all amounts are reported in US $ except as otherwise noted. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted in the current period. 2. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES Change in Functional currency Effective January 1, 2009, the Company changed its functional currency from Canadian dollars (Cdn $) to Argentine pesos (ARS) for its Argentina subsidiary, as the Company considers the subsidiary self sustaining and anticipates that the majority of its future income stream and expenditures will be denominated in ARS. The change was made on a prospective basis and as a result of the change, the Company recorded an adjustment to opening accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of $2.9 million as at January 1, 2009. The functional currency of the parent company and all of its other subsidiaries continues to be Canadian dollars. Other Changes Effective January 1, 2009 the Company adopted CICA Section 3064 "Goodwill and Intangible Assets" clarifying the criteria for the recognition of assets, intangible assets and internally developed intangible assets. Adoption of this new accounting standard has no material effect on Antrim's consolidated financial statements. 3. UPCOMING ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In February 2008, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board ("AcSB") confirmed that the mandatory changeover from existing Canadian GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS") is to take effect for financial years beginning or on after January 1, 2011. The key elements of the Company's conversion plan include determining appropriate changes to accounting policies and disclosures, identifying and implementing associated changes to processes and information systems, ensuring compliance to internal controls and educating and training staff and other stakeholders. The Company has completed a diagnostic analysis of the differences between Canadian GAAP and IFRS and is assessing the effects on its conversation plan. At this time, the impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations is not reasonably determinable for the accounting standards differences indentified. 4. INVENTORY AND PREPAID EXPENSES Inventory and prepaid expense at September 30, 2009 include $230,620 (2008 - $579,836) of crude oil that has been produced but not sold. Inventories of crude oil are valued at the lower of average cost and net realizable value.
5. PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS PROPERTIES
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Changes to asset retirement obligations were as follows:
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8. CAPITAL STOCK
Authorized
Unlimited number of common voting shares
Unlimited number of preferred shares
Common shares issued
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---------------------------------------------- Stock-Based Compensation Costs The Company measures all stock-based compensation using the fair value method of accounting and recognizes the results as compensation expense in the financial statements. Stock-based compensation costs are recognized over the vesting period of the stock options granted. Stock-based compensation costs for the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $2,468,364 and $3,853,401 respectively. Options totaling 550,000 were granted during the nine month period ended September 30, 2009. The options granted had an estimated weighted-average fair value of $0.36 per option. The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: Risk free interest rate - 2.2% (2008 - 3.2%); expected life - 4.5 years (2008 - 4.5 years); expected volatility - 158.0% (2008 - 65.5%); expected dividend yield - nil (2008 - nil). Per Share Information In calculating basic and diluted net loss per common share amounts, the following weighted average shares were used:
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----------------------------------- Exercisable stock options of 4,779,083 at September 30, 2009 have been excluded from the diluted average number of shares outstanding, as they are anti-dilutive. 9. CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS
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--------------------------- 10. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME The consolidated assets and liabilities are translated from their functional currencies to the United States dollar reporting currency at the period end exchange rates and the results of changes in these rates are recorded as an unrealized gain (loss) in comprehensive income (loss) and accumulated comprehensive income (loss). The exchange rate for the Canadian dollar relative to the United States dollar increased from US $0.82 at December 31, 2008 to US $0.92 at September 30, 2009 resulting in an unrealized gain on translation of the consolidated assets and liabilities of $32,738,774. Effective January 1, 2009 the Company changed its functional currency for its Argentine subsidiary to the Argentine peso from the Canadian dollar. As a result of this change, and due to the weakening of the Argentine peso from Cdn $0.35 at December 31, 2008 to Cdn $0.28 at September 30, 2009, Antrim recorded an unrealized loss of $(8,725,645). The exchange rate for the Canadian dollar relative to the United States Dollar declined from US $1.02 at December 31, 2007 to US $0.96 at September 30, 2008 resulting in an unrealized loss on translation of the consolidated assets and liabilities of $(14,951,246). 11. INCOME TAXES The components of the Company's net future income tax asset are as follows:
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(Increase) decrease in current assets:
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--------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company has the following commitments in respect of its oil and gas properties: United Kingdom - Fyne and Dandy The Company acquired a 75% working interest in Block 21/28a in 2006 for $8 million. On approval of a Field Development Plan, the Company has agreed to pay an additional $10 million as part of the acquisition cost of the block. United Kingdom - South Larne Under the terms of the Petroleum Prospecting Licence and the Minerals Prospecting Licence, Antrim was required to decide to drill or drop the licence by December 31, 2008. The Company received a one year extension to the licences on the drill or drop date from the Northern Ireland Department of Enterprise, Trade & Investment. Argentina - Tres Nidos Sur The Company acquired a 70% working interest in the Tres Nidos Sur Block in October 2007. Under the terms of the licence, the joint venture is required to acquire a minimum of 50 km(2) of 3D seismic and drill an exploration well by December 2009. Required permitting and environmental studies for the 3D seismic acquisition are underway. Argentina - Tierra del Fuego The Company made a commitment of $812,083 related to the building and commission of a second gas sales pipeline across the Straits of Magellan linking gas production from the island of Tierra del Fuego with the Argentina mainland. The company paid $178,091 of this commitment as of September 30, 2009 with the remaining amount to be paid in the fourth quarter of 2009. The company will receive interest bearing debt securities as consideration for the payments. In addition to commitments in respect of its oil and gas properties, the Company is committed to payments under operating leases for office space, net of sub-lease arrangements, for the next five years as follows:
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------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 15. FINANCIAL AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT The Company's objective when managing its capital is to maintain adequate levels of funding to support its exploration and development program and provide flexibility in the future development of its business. Historically the Company raised all of its capital requirements from internally generated cash flow and by the issuance of common shares and securities exchangeable for common shares. The Company's capital structure at September 30, 2009 consists entirely of common share capital. The Company had no bank debt at September 30, 2009. Current restrictions on availability of credit may limit the Company's ability to access debt or equity financing for its development projects. The Company forecasts cash flows against a range of macroeconomic and financing market scenarios in an effort to identify future liabilities and arrange financing, if necessary. The Company has reduced the time frame in projecting its future expenditures from an annual budget to a quarterly and, where applicable, monthly forecast process. This reduction in the time horizon will allow the Company to better adapt to changing market conditions. Although the Company may need to raise additional funds from outside sources, if available, in order to develop its UK properties, the Company maintains flexibility to minimize financial commitments on these assets. In July 2008, Antrim entered into an agreement with the Bank of Scotland plc for a $50 million working capital facility. The working capital facility is available, subject to certain conditions, for pre-development costs associated with the Company's Causeway property and for the appraisal of the Fyne and Dandy fields. The amount available under the facility may increase as the Company prepares submits and receives final approval of a field development plan for Causeway Field. Availability under this working capital facility is presently $10 million. The Company is required to maintain two financial covenants being a semi-annual interest coverage ratio of 2:1 and an ongoing requirement that cash plus available borrowings under the facility are at least equal to its planned capital expenditures for the forthcoming three month period. No amounts have been drawn on this bank facility and Antrim has no current intention on drawing on the facility which matures on January 18, 2010. 16. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RISKS Financial instruments Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value and are subsequently accounted for based on their classification. The classification categories, which depend on the purpose for which the financial instruments were acquired and their characteristics, include held-for-trading, available-for-sale, held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, investments, and other liabilities. Except in very limited circumstances, the classification is not changed subsequent to initial recognition. The Company's financial instruments consist of cash, short-term deposits, accounts receivable, other non-current assets and accounts payable. Cash and short-term deposits are categorized as held-for-trading and are accounted for at fair value with the change in fair value recognized in net income during the period. Accounts receivable and other non-current assets are classified as loans and receivables and are accounted for at amortized cost. Accounts payable are classified as other liabilities and are accounted for at amortized cost. Due to the short-term maturity of the Company's financial instruments, fair vales approximate carrying amounts. Financial risks The Company is exposed to financial risks encountered during the normal course of its business. These financial risks are composed of credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk including commodity price and foreign currency exchange risks. a) Credit risk The Company is exposed to the risk that its counterparties will fail to discharge their obligations to the Company on its cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash are on deposit with reputable Canadian and international banks, and therefore the Company does not believe these financial instruments are subject o material credit risk. All oil and gas production is from two properties in Argentina. The majority of one property's production is sold to three purchasers while the other property's production is sold to a single purchaser. Factors included in the assessment of accounts receivable for impairment are the relationship between the purchasers and the Company and the age of the receivable. As at September 30, 2009, the Company has provided for an allowance for doubtful accounts that is not material. The Company's maximum exposure to credit risk at September 30, 2009 is equal to the carrying amount of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and accounts receivable on the Company's balance sheet on that date. b) Liquidity risk The Company is exposed to liquidity risk from the possibility that it will encounter difficulty meeting its financial obligations. The Company manages this risk by forecasting cash flows in an effort to identify future liabilities and arrange financing, if necessary. It may take many years and substantial cash expenditures to pursue exploration and development activities on all of the Company's existing undeveloped properties. Accordingly, the Company may need to raise additional funds from outside sources in order to explore and develop its properties. There is no assurance that adequate funds from debt and equity markets will be available to the Company in a timely manner. c) Market Risk Market risk consists of commodity price risk and foreign currency exchange risk. Commodity price risk Currently all of the Company's oil and gas revenue is from oil and gas properties in Argentina. Oil prices in Argentina are subject to mandated domestic market discounts, which results in prices significantly below benchmark prices. Oil exports from Argentina are subject to export taxes which effectively limit the maximum price that producers could receive for crude oil exports to $42 per barrel, regardless of the price of WTI. The mandated discount on domestic sales results in a similar ceiling, after quality adjustments, within the domestic market. Gas sales are based on fixed long term sales contracts of up to four years, spot sale pricing and mandated domestic market discounted pricing. As there is currently no ability to export gas from Tierra del Fuego, the mandated discount prices and lack of export market results in a ceiling on industrial long term and spot sales prices. Further regulatory changes to the domestic market prices or export tax regime may have an adverse impact on the Company's net revenues, cash flow and earnings. Foreign currency exchange risk The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates as many of the Company's financial instruments are denominated in United States dollars, British pounds sterling, or Argentine pesos, while the functional currency of the Company is Canadian dollars. As a result, fluctuations in the United States dollar, British pounds sterling, and Argentine peso against the Canadian dollar could result in unanticipated fluctuations in the Company's financial results. The Company seeks to minimize foreign exchange risk by holding cash and cash equivalents in Canadian dollars when not required in support of current operations. 17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company may from time to time enter into arrangements with related parties which are accounted for at the exchange amount. In the first three quarters of 2009, the Company incurred fees of $27,661 (2008 - $220,188) payable to Burstall Winger LLP, a law firm in which a director of the Company is a partner.
DIRECTORS
LONDON OFFICE
Stephen Greer
Dr. Brian Moss
Antrim Energy Inc,
Jim Perry (1)(3)
Alternative Fuel Systems (2004) Inc.
Jay Zammit (2)
Burstall Winger LLP
(2) Member of the Compensation Committee
President and Chief Executive Officer AUDITORS
Dr. Brian Moss
Douglas B. Olson
Vice President, Operations REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Godfrey Stowe
Tim Haney
HEAD OFFICE LOCATION
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS
Suite 4050 Bankers Hall West,
Tel: +1-403-264-5111 Fax: +1-403-264-5113 info@antrimenergy.com www.antrimenergy.com The Company's website is not incorporated by reference in and does not form a part of this Interim Report
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FOR: ANTRIM ENERGY INC. TSX SYMBOL: AEN AIM SYMBOL: AEY October 1, 2009 Antrim Energy Inc. ("Antrim" or "The Company") Directors' Shareholdings CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Oct. 1, 2009) - Antrim Energy Inc. ("Antrim" or "the Company") (TSX:AEN) (AIM:AEY) The Company was informed on 4 September 2009 that on 4 September 2009, James C. Smith, a Director of Antrim, purchased 3,000 shares in the Company at $0.73 per share and 7,000 shares in the Company at $0.74 per share. Mr. Smith is now beneficially interested in 10,000 shares representing 0.007% of the Company's issued share capital. -30- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Antrim Energy Doug Olson Chief Financial Officer (403) 264-5111 (403) 264-5113 (FAX) olson@antrimenergy.com
OR Nominated Adviser on AIM: Royal Bank of Canada Europe Limited Sarah Wharry + 44 20 7653 4667
INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities-Oil and Gas
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FOR: ANTRIM ENERGY INC. TSX SYMBOL: AEN AIM SYMBOL: AEY September 17, 2009 Antrim Energy Inc. Provides Operational and Resource Update for the Greater Fyne Area, UK Central North Sea CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Sept. 17, 2009) - Antrim Energy Inc. ("Antrim" or "the Company") (TSX:AEN) (AIM:AEY) NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S. Antrim is pleased to provide an operational and resource update for the Fyne Field and the 'Greater Fyne Area' in the UK Central North Sea. The Company has received responses to its pre-qualification enquiry for a floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) to service production from the 20 million barrel Fyne Field (proved plus probable reserves, McDaniel and Associates Consultants Ltd., 31 December 2008; Antrim 75% interest and Operator). These responses are currently being evaluated. The production system will be expected to process 30,000 barrels of oil per day, allowing for potential production from the as yet undeveloped satellite discoveries. Plans are progressing to undertake a survey on the planned seabed facilities and pipeline routes associated with the Fyne production system. This work is anticipated to be complete before the end of November this year. UK 25th Bid Round Resource Estimates Antrim is also pleased to report that internal resource estimates for the licences recently acquired in the UK 25th Bid Round in Blocks 21/24b, 21/24c, 21/28b and 21/29c in the 'Greater Fyne Area' have been completed. These blocks contain targets in the Eocene Tay and Jurassic Fulmar Sandstones, some of which have been drilled by previous operators. Antrim holds 100% interest in each of these new licences. Antrim estimates the range of total risked prospective resources on these licences to be 29.7 MMbbls (low estimate), 54.9 MMbbls (best estimate) and 105.5 MMbbls (high estimate). These prospective resources have been risked for chance of discovery but not for chance of development. If a discovery is made, there is no certainty that it will be developed, or if it is developed, there is no certainty as to the timing of such development. Stephen Greer, Antrim's President & CEO, adds: "Antrim is very pleased to report this progress for the Fyne Field and the Greater Fyne Area. The Company is well capitalized in the short term to continue this front end engineering and design work. Antrim is seeking a partner to fund the larger and longer term capital expenditures required to ensure the target production startup for Fyne in mid-2011. The new internal resource estimates lend a high degree of confidence to our strategy of securing an independent FPSO to service the Fyne Field and the surrounding Greater Fyne Area." Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, which include assumptions with respect to future plans, results, capital expenditures and resource estimates. Cumulative volumes are not necessarily representative of future production volumes. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information may prove to be incorrect. All such forward looking statements involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond Antrim's control. Please refer to Antrim's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2008 and dated March 31, 2009 and available for viewing at www.sedar.com, for a list of risk factors. Antrim's actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that Antrim will derive therefrom. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Antrim or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release. Qualified Person Review In accordance with AIM guidelines, Mr. Kerry Fulton, P. Eng and Vice President Operations of Antrim, is the qualified person that has reviewed the technical information contained in this news release. -30- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Antrim Energy Stephen Greer President & CEO (403) 264-5111 (403) 264-5113 (FAX) greer@antrimenergy.com
OR Antrim Energy Scott Berry Manager, Investor Relations (403) 264-5111 (403) 264-5113 (FAX) berry@antrimenergy.com
OR Antrim Energy Kerry Fulton Vice President Operations (403) 264-5111 (403) 264-5113 (FAX) fulton@antrimenergy.com www.antrimenergy.com
OR Nominated Adviser on AIM: Royal Bank of Canada Europe Limited Sarah Wharry + 44 20 7653 4667
INDUSTRY: Energy and Utilities-Oil and Gas
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Sept 17 (Reuters) - Antrim Energy Inc:
central North Sea production from 20 million barrel fyne field day startup for fyne in mid-2011 ((Bangalore Equities Newsroom; +91 80 4135 5800; within U.S. +1 646 223 8780)) (For more news, please click here)
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This 'buy char' has been posted on at least 50 BBs as a definite ruse, but for north or south???
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Picked up from others today
on the Stockhouse bulletin board some people are speculating that Causeway might now be producing by 4th quarter 2010 Other question being asked is have we seen approval of field dev plan for Causeway yet - I think submission was made late '08 More | View thread (4) | Respond | Login to Vote up | Login to Vote down |
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Its all licences are renewed till end 2011. PB to start operations from next month.
See the link below, this guy has explained the CHAR potential better than I could: http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn%3AGKP.L&display=discussion&action=detail&id=5419409 "Another find, another GKP Two months back when I shared one of my finds GKP (trading 10p-14p that time), everyone marked me down but those who bought that time have nearly 10 bagged within two months. Here is another find, another GKP. In fact better than GKP in some aspects. This share is still in its 52 weekly lows & I wondered why its so low. If you look on LSE website for oil & gas sector companies, then CHAR is not shown under C, so mostly left by researchers. Also not mentioned at all by digital look on its list of companies, so mostly seems ignored or left out. On 8th June 2009, its share touched a 52 week low of 16p (offer) & it has almost remained there since then. See following about it: 1. Good management, debt free, cash rich 2. Underexplored area with oil seeping out from the ground. (last line, Page 5 of http://www.chariotoilandgas.com/chariot/investor_relations/reports_documents/2009/petrobas_09/petrobas_09_09.pdf) 3. Farmed out with Petrobras, Brazil, 6th biggest company of world. 4. still at 52 weekly lows 5. market cap nearly at present cash reserve (net cash of 26mln+) 6. cash reserve can increase by 100 mln (read RNS in next point & also read farm out agreement from its website www.chariotoilandgas.com) 7. It own share of oil around 4.09 billion BOE ( para 9 from top of http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/prices-and-news/news/market-news/market-news-detail.html?announcementId=10180728) 8. Its share of oil is more than the oil attributable to GKP 9. Management recently stated that they have enough cash for exploration as well as production, so no fear of raising cash (3rd para from last of above link) 10. Only 141 mln shares in issue. 11. Safer place to work than middle east (hedge against Iran/middle east war) 12. Petrobras to start it operations from November 2009 (next month) 13. Huge oil reserves found in the nearby areas (see the map on the companys website www.chariotoilandgas.com)" More | View thread (1) | Respond | Login to Vote up | Login to Vote down |
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I have seen several explanations for the recent rises e.g. catching-up with the rise experienced by several others, the POO, Budget allowances. The pattern of the rise in the share price doesn't seem to match any of these suggestions.
I feel that there must be something specific for Antrim; is there anyone in the know? More | View thread (4) | Respond | Login to Vote up | Login to Vote down |
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